Green Side Up!

06/07/2026

🍃Ask a Landscaper🍃

Do you install artificial turf? 🌱

The answer may be shocking…

In this episode of Ask a Landscaper, we discuss why we don’t install artificial turf and the surprising reasons why, that many consumers are not aware of.

Have a landscaping question? Leave it in the comments for a future episode!

Do you install artificial turf? 🌱The answer may be shocking…In ...

06/04/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Garrett 🌟

🍃Meet Garrett, one of the newest members of the Green Side Up! Of Wilmington team!

A Wilmington local, proud father, and scratch golfer ⛳, Garrett has been with GSU for a little over a month and has already made a great impact.

💬 “I love working for GSU and seeing a happy customer after finalizing a project!” -Garrett

Thank you for being a part of our team, and we look forward to continuing brining our customers visions to life!

06/03/2026

🌿 WE’RE HIRING! 🌿

Green Side Up! of Wilmington is growing, and we’re looking for hardworking, reliable team members to join our crew!

Now hiring for:
✅ Landscape Maintenance Crew Members
✅ Landscape Construction Crew Members

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that creates and maintains beautiful landscapes across the Wilmington area, we’d love to hear from you.

Competitive pay • Growth opportunities • Great team environment

📞 Call us today or send us a message to apply!

06/01/2026

📍 Guess the Plant of the Week ✨🌿🐘

This tropical giant is known for its massive foliage and bold presence in the landscape 👀✨
🌿 Huge, dramatic leaves create an instant jungle vibe
🐘 Its nickname might remind you of a certain large-eared animal...
☀️ Thrives in full sun to partial shade
💧 Loves heat, humidity, and consistent moisture
🏡 Perfect for statement beds, poolside plantings, and large containers

Can you guess this larger-than-life beauty? 👇
➡️ Swipe to reveal: Alocasia ‘Calidora’ ✨🌿

05/31/2026

The Arboretum and Cooperative Extension are great resources for knowledge and inspiration!

05/31/2026

Great guys with a quality product!

We love serving our friends down in Sea Trail Plantation

05/28/2026

🏡✨ Planning a new patio, walkway, retaining wall, or hardscape project?
Before the pavers go down, one of the most important steps happens underneath the surface... checking your soil. Proper soil preparation helps prevent sinking pavers, cracking concrete, drainage issues, and costly repairs down the road 🌿🔨

Here in coastal North Carolina, sandy soil and heavy rain can greatly impact the longevity of your hardscape if the foundation isn’t prepared correctly.

Learn why soil evaluations matter and how proper preparation helps create long-lasting outdoor spaces in our newest blog post!

View our blog exclusively on our website!
Copy and paste the link below into your browser to read more 👇

https://www.greensideupofwilmington.com/blog-1/why-its-important-to-check-your-soil-before-installing-hardscape

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day from Green Side Up! Of Wilmington 🇺🇸

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We hope everyone is enjoying a safe and beautiful holiday weekend with family and friends. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our country. 🌿☀️

05/25/2026

📍 Guess the Plant of the Week ✨🌿🌸

This eye-catching groundcover brings color and texture to the landscape all season long 👀✨ With unique succulent foliage and seasonal color changes, it’s a standout in any garden bed.

🌿 Low-growing succulent foliage with coral and bronze tones
🌸 Delicate star-shaped blooms add a soft pop of color
☀️ Thrives in full sun and handles heat and drought with ease
🏡 Perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, and low-maintenance landscapes

➡️ Swipe to reveal: Sedum tet. ‘Coral Reef’ ✨🌿